Definition and Identification of Information Needs Classroom Teacher and LMS
• Clearly restate the scope and criteria of a task (such as time line, length, audience and presentation mode)
• Identify existing knowledge and list areas where more information is needed
• Develop a research question related to a topic of interest or assignment
• Describe a course of action for addressing a research question Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Identify and locate appropriate print and digital resources, with minimal prompting
• Use appropriate print and digital resources, with assistance Classroom Teacher
See Strand 7: Research of the Language Arts Curriculum
Information Strategies Classroom Teacher, LMS and IT Teacher
• Select appropriate print and digital resources, understanding that information is stored and accessed in different ways
• Identify and use print and digital reference sources (atlases, almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.)
• Use information presented graphically (e.g., pictures, captions, diagrams or labels)
• Broaden and narrow key words for searching for information, with assistance Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Use parts of a book (index, table of contents, glossary, chapter headings, captions, charts, graphs, diagrams, maps)
• Identify and use parts of a periodical Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher
• Use menus, icons and links to access and use digital media to conduct basic research Library- Media Specialist
• Use the search capabilities of the online catalog IT Teacher
• Identify digital characteristics, organizing features and purposes (e.g., menus, links, address bar, title bar, URL, icons)
• Use age-appropriate search engines, directories, and online encyclopedias to locate information
Information Processing Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Identify appropriate sources of information for a specific purpose
• Use criteria to judge the relevance, credibility and completeness of both print and digital information
• Synthesize information into related categories and determine appropriate format
• Use a variety of note-taking strategies (bulleting, highlighting. categorizing, outlining, using graphic organizers)
Application Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Follow a course of action for completing a research project
• Organize, analyze, interpret information, and present conclusions using print and digital resources Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher
• Use technology to present information in a variety of ways (e.g. table, chart, diagram, graph, paragraph, bulleted list)
• Create a customized research based multimedia presentation
• Use word processing skills to enhance meaning by visually displaying text and images
Technology Use Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher
• Use basic operational features of school technology (accessing programs, input devices, printing, output devices, keyboard, etc.)
• Use content-specific technology tools and software
• Use basic touch typing focused on accuracy, speed and rhythm
• Demonstrate the ability to use basic features (entering information/data, editing, calculating, manipulating text, sound and graphics, saving files) of productivity software
• Identify common hardware and software problems and seek assistance
• Describe the potential for using various technologies
Responsible Use Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Demonstrate responsible and ethical use and care of print and digital information resources, computers and other technologies
• Give citation credit to original sources when sharing information with others using appropriate grade level format
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of ownership of ideas and information by respecting and observing laws and/or guidelines for using print and digital information, software, hardware and networks
• Adhere to the district’s acceptable use and copyright policies
• Demonstrate responsible online behavior
• Demonstrate awareness of risks of behavior online
• Recognize and avoid plagiarism
Self-Assessment and Reflection Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Self-assess whether the process and information gathered was relevant, complete and accurate in response to the assigned task.
• Self-assess whether their products meet established standards for process, product and presentation
Definition and Identification of Information Needs
Classroom Teacher and LMS
• Clearly restate the scope and criteria of a task (such as time line, length, audience and presentation mode)
• Identify existing knowledge and list areas where more information is needed
• Develop a research question related to a topic of interest or assignment
• Describe a course of action for addressing a research question
Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Identify and locate appropriate print and digital resources, with minimal prompting
• Use appropriate print and digital resources, with assistance
Classroom Teacher
See Strand 7: Research of the Language Arts Curriculum
Information Strategies
Classroom Teacher, LMS and IT Teacher
• Select appropriate print and digital resources, understanding that information is stored and accessed in different ways
• Identify and use print and digital reference sources (atlases, almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.)
• Use information presented graphically (e.g., pictures, captions, diagrams or labels)
• Broaden and narrow key words for searching for information, with assistance
Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Use parts of a book (index, table of contents, glossary, chapter headings, captions, charts, graphs, diagrams, maps)
• Identify and use parts of a periodical
Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher
• Use menus, icons and links to access and use digital media to conduct basic research
Library- Media Specialist
• Use the search capabilities of the online catalog
IT Teacher
• Identify digital characteristics, organizing features and purposes (e.g., menus, links, address bar, title bar, URL, icons)
• Use age-appropriate search engines, directories, and online encyclopedias to locate information
Information Processing
Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Identify appropriate sources of information for a specific purpose
• Use criteria to judge the relevance, credibility and completeness of both print and digital information
• Synthesize information into related categories and determine appropriate format
• Use a variety of note-taking strategies (bulleting, highlighting. categorizing, outlining, using graphic organizers)
Application
Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Follow a course of action for completing a research project
• Organize, analyze, interpret information, and present conclusions using print and digital resources
Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher
• Use technology to present information in a variety of ways (e.g. table, chart, diagram, graph, paragraph, bulleted list)
• Create a customized research based multimedia presentation
• Use word processing skills to enhance meaning by visually displaying text and images
Technology Use
Classroom Teacher and IT Teacher
• Use basic operational features of school technology (accessing programs, input devices, printing, output devices, keyboard, etc.)
• Use content-specific technology tools and software
• Use basic touch typing focused on accuracy, speed and rhythm
• Demonstrate the ability to use basic features (entering information/data, editing, calculating, manipulating text, sound and graphics, saving files) of productivity software
• Identify common hardware and software problems and seek assistance
• Describe the potential for using various technologies
Responsible Use
Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Demonstrate responsible and ethical use and care of print and digital information resources, computers and other technologies
• Give citation credit to original sources when sharing information with others using appropriate grade level format
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of ownership of ideas and information by respecting and observing laws and/or guidelines for using print and digital information, software, hardware and networks
• Adhere to the district’s acceptable use and copyright policies
• Demonstrate responsible online behavior
• Demonstrate awareness of risks of behavior online
• Recognize and avoid plagiarism
Self-Assessment and Reflection
Classroom Teacher, LMS, and IT Teacher
• Self-assess whether the process and information gathered was relevant, complete and accurate in response to the assigned task.
• Self-assess whether their products meet established standards for process, product and presentation